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Note: The Deadline to submit is July 22nd, 2018. If you have any questions, please email ais@paxsite.com. Thanks!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PAX AUS INDIE SHOWCASE The 2018 PAX Aus Indie Showcase is a feature of independent games to be exhibited at PAX Aus. This is a contest exclusively for indie games. This contest is only open to people from Australia and New Zealand. For additional eligibility requirements, see below.

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU MAKE IT INTO THE PAX AUS INDIE SHOWCASE? A. Announcement on Penny Arcade as being selected for PAX Aus Indie Showcase! B. Announcement on the PAX Aus site as being selected for PAX Aus Indie Showcase! C. Four Exhibitor Hall Badges for PAX Aus 2018, giving you access to everything exhibitors receive. D. A 9 sqm shell scheme stand space in the PAX Aus Exhibition Hall for you and your team to demo your game to tens and thousands of gamers, media and industry-folk. We can provide a monitor and speakers if requested earlier than 30 days before the show, however your space will not include any additional hardware for your demo to play on (you'll need your own video adapters to display your game on the monitor).

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PAX AUS INDIE SHOWCASE A. You are a New Zealand- or Australia-based independent developer without a traditional publisher-developer relationship in place. B. You are not be funded by an outside party, government grants or crowdsourcing excluded. C. Your game is in at least beta form.

SUBMITTING YOUR GAME FOR CONSIDERATIONIn order to have our judges consider your game for The PAX Aus Indie Showcase, you must do the following:

A. Buy this item via the "Add to Cart" button. B. Fill out the detail form found here. Applications close July 22nd 2018. C. Mail any special equipment or hardware to PAX Aus Indie Showcase, Tower 1, Level 2, 475 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, NSW, 2067 Australia, noting the title of your game in the package. Keep in mind this stuff isn't getting returned unless you make prior arrangements. D. Upload a copy of your game to an accessible location (a secured FTP is preferred) or mail a physical copy to our offices. Email these instructions to ais@paxsite.com.

Keep in mind we are specifically looking for fun factor and a great gameplay experience. Yes, art, audio and stunning visuals can certainly affect the experience, but we aren't dishing out individual awards for those categories.

Those selected to be in The PAX Aus Indie Showcase will be notified via email by July 31st, 2018.

OFFICIAL RULES! By submitting your game for consideration as an individual or company, you must agree to the following rules and regulations.

A. The PAX Aus Indie Showcase was created for independent games, so if it is discovered you do not meet the requirements you will be automatically disqualified and your entry fee will not be refunded. B. What you submit as far as intellectual property and/or copyright must be owned by you or the company you are submitting for. By submitting the game you're not infringing on any other intellectual property owners. C. If you are submitting for a company, you must be authorized to do so. No going to the team the day before PAX and yelling surprise! D. You understand the decisions made by the judges are final. No whining. No complaining. No crying. No appeals. No calling in favors. E. You agree that it's okay for PAX and PAX organizers to use screenshots, videos, your names, pictures and other assets from your submitted game for marketing purposes. F. You agree to hold PAX and PAX organizers harmless from any damages or expenses of any kind which arise or are somehow connected with PAX or The PAX Aus Indie Showcase. G. PAX and PAX organizers can cancel or revoke your submission or PAX Aus Indie Showcase status at any time for any reason whatsoever. Although we are not cruel and unreasonable people, we have to say this so developer X doesn't go sue-crazy on us if we pull their game after they are caught beating up old ladies the week before PAX Aus. H. If chosen to be in The PAX Aus Indie Showcase, you or a representative must be able to demo the game live at PAX Aus 2018, October 26th - 28th in Melbourne, Victoria during all open exhibition hours. Setup begins on October 25th. Four complimentary exhibitor passes will be given to each game team, however flight and accommodations will not be provided.

Once you receive your Order Confirmation, please fill out the detail form found here. You must submit this form by 12 Midnight (AEST) the evening of July 22nd, to be eligible, no exceptions. If you have any questions, please email ais@paxsite.com. Thanks!